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Operational efficiencies and cost control needed to support Healthcare infrastructure in Middle East
Healthcare infrastructure in the Middle East will be one of the key topics debated at the 5th Hospital Build and Infrastructure Middle East Exhibition and Congress, taking place from 3-5 June 2013 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition ...
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IFF presents at Dubai Beauty World with world renowned VP Perfumer Dominique Ropion
IFF, one of the global leaders for the creation of fragrances and flavors, will be present on Beauty World Middle East, to present a collection of new fragrance creations, developed by Mr Dominique Ropion, VP Perfumer at IFF, specifically for the Middle-Eastern ...
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Dubai Holding participates in Global Corporate Challenge for third consecutive year
For the third year running, Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, will be participating in the Global Corporate Challenge ('GCC'), the world's leading corporate health initiative aimed at changing the behaviour and improving the health of ...
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Leading global satellite players look to capitalise on $17.4bn military communications sector
A top line-up of international and regional experts in satellite communications will gather in Abu Dhabi next week to discuss the next steps forward in a global military communications market that is expected to reach $17.4bn this ...
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Lessons on how to keep Abu Dhabi clean
ABU DHABI // Women and children in Bani Yas have been given lessons in keeping the city clean. Over 700 women along with school teachers and pupils attended the lessons as part of the 'Assematy' [my capital] initiative, which was launched by Abu Dhabi Municipality in June 2010 to preserve the city. Activities included removing and painting over graffiti on walls. Participants were ...
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Body found in Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi police confirm
ABU DHABI // Police today confirmed that a dead body has been found in the Eastern Mangroves. On Tuesday, kayaking companies that operate in the tourist hotspot were told to stop tours as a "forensic investigation" was under way. School pupils from Al Muna Primary, on Hamdan Street, were among those who had turned up on Tuesday morning at the protected marine environment only to be ...
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Jail for Emirates flight attendant who stole passengers credit cards
Emirates Airline flight attendant who stole credit cards from two passengers then used them to shop for mobile phones has been sentenced to six months in prison. DT, 28, from India, was also fined Dh6,000 and ordered to pay the same amount to the passengers he stole from. The flight attendant stole from one passenger in business class who handed him his coat. "The next morning I received ...
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Why do you keep it Dubai government staff asked
Government employees are being urged to donate their unwanted clothes, furniture and home appliances to the needy and poor. Twenty-three organisations across Dubai are taking part in this year's "Why Do You Keep It?" campaign, organised by the Dubai Land ...
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Emirates set to add more Sri Lanka flights
Emirates Airline has announced plans to increase capacity on its services to Sri Lanka from June 30, with the addition of three more flights per ...
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Arabtec Holding appoints David Doyle as Chief Risk Officer
Arabtec Holding PJSC (Arabtec), a construction company in MENA specialising in complex projects, announced the appointment of David Doyle as Chief Risk Officer, a key role that will support Arabtec in ensuring efficient and effective governance and delivering a best in-class enterprise risk management ...
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Royal Yacht Club of Ras Al Khaimah partners with Italys Club Nautico di Roma
The partnership aims to promote cultural exchange and develop water sport activities, races and competitions amongst members of both clubs. The clubs will also be exploring the possibility of seasonal packages to maximize the sailing experience in both countries for members and non-members alike.Club Nautico di Roma is a privately owned yacht club located in Rome, Italy, and was established in ...
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Emirati Women Breaking Barriers forum on 27 May
Breaking Barriers The event, which gathers the first Emirati women in their career, will shed lights on the first Emirati women in their profession to celebrate their stories and discuss gender, family, culture and traditions ...
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DigiValet introduces its groundbreaking guest services technology to Middle East
DigiValet, a global leader of in-room automation technology for the luxury hospitality industry, has expanded into the GCC market through two flagship projects - the Armani Hotel in Dubai, UAE and the Torch in Doha, ...
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Intermetal invests Dhs75m in office furniture business
Global furniture solutions leader Intermetal, a Group Harwal Company, has invested Dhs75m to establish a new factory in Dubai. The state-of-the-art facility in Dubai Investment Park will design and manufacture office and institutional furniture ...
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Packing like a pro
Dubai: As much as many of us enjoy travelling, we all hate the uneasy feeling we get as soon as we think of the packing process. Packing is always a hassle — unless you decide to pack like an cabin ...
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Abu Dhabis holding firm Senaat plans share sale - sources
By Stanley Carvalho and David French ABU DHABI | Thu May 23, 2013 5:50am EDT ABU DHABI May 23 (Reuters) - An Abu Dhabi government-owned holding company may sell its own shares or off-load a stake in one of its main businesses as part of plans to spur listings on the local stock market, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. General Holding Corp (Senaat), which has nearly ...
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JetBlue and Emirates to expand partnership agreement with bilateral codeshare
JetBlue Airways, New York's Hometown Airline, and Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier and one of the world's fastest growing airlines, announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending FAA and DOT regulatory approval and subject to receipt of foreign government operating ...
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UAE Minister of Environment and Water to open Middle East Smart Landscape Summit
The UAE Minister of Environment and Water His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahadis confirmed for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the inauguration of the Middle East Smart Landscape Summit taking place on 27-28 May at the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of Municipality of Abu Dhabi City ...
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Emirates NBD Properties signs agreement with Emirates REIT
Emirates NBD announced that its real estate arm, Emirates NBD Properties, has recently concluded a Dhs122m deal for Retail Space in Index Tower, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre ...
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Eaton participates at DCD Converged Dubai 2013
ESPOO, Finland...Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has announced it will be participating in the annual DatacenterDynamics (DCD) Convergedevent in ...
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School expenses up Which Dubai schools have hiked fees this year
]. Earlier in the year, there were reports that school in Dubai may not go for a fee hike this year but KHDA, the educational authority, allows ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ rated schools to charge parents more in the new academic year. KHDA had made the announcement after the Educational Cost Index (ECI), which is published by the Dubai Statistics Centre, released its ...
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UAE participates in 38th annual meeting of Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank in Tajikistan.
HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, headed the UAE delegation participating at the 38th annual meeting of Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in Tajikistan. The meeting took place over two-days on21- 22 May ...
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company catering to the Middle East traveller globally
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC this week unveiled its commitment to meeting the needs of the Middle East traveller seeking luxury and sophistication, as part of its participation at ATM ...
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Rattan House unveils the Arabian inspired Ablaq Collection at Index 2013
Rattan House unveiled its Ablaq Collection, the brands latest addition to the outdoor furniture category at this year's INDEX Exhibition. With consistent growth over the last three decades, Rattan House is one of the pioneers in the outdoor furniture ...
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SAP Enterprise mobility set for biggest year yet
The stark warning was issued by enterprise mobility market leader SAP on the eve of region's largest mobile solutions and technology event."2013 will be the biggest year yet for enterprise mobility, and the MENA region needs to be ready and able to embrace an unwired 'anytime, anywhere' mentality," said Deniz Kilyar, Head of Line of Business & Mobility Solutions, SAP ...
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